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About sparecake

My name's Corinne, and I like cake, cookies, and chocolate! Also, non-c-things such as ponies, Star Trek, and biking. I write a food blog and a blog about life, wide open spaces, and museum work. Nice to meet you!

Tuscan Pot Pie

Posted on May 18, 2015 by sparecake

A few weeks ago someone on my town’s Upcycle facebook page was giving away a box of cookbooks. I went and took a few, including a book called Hearty Casseroles. It’s all pretty quick, simple things, like this dish that … Continue reading →

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Creamy Cheesy Potatoes

Posted on May 13, 2015 by sparecake

This one goes out to my former roommate Sandra, who (like most sane people?) is really into good cheese/potato combos. This dish makes some soft, flavorful potatoes with a good gooey cheese top, and it’s really delightful! It can easily … Continue reading →

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Strawberries and Cream Angel Food Cake Roll

Posted on May 11, 2015 by sparecake

While it may have snowed here this weekend, when I made this cake a week+ ago everything felt lovely and like summer must be near. Whoops?! This cake gives you all the fluffy airiness of angel food cake, without the … Continue reading →

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Daeji Bulgogi

Posted on May 6, 2015 by sparecake

I can’t even tell you how super pleased I was the night I made this Korean pork dish – it was so fantastically delicious I was caught off guard! The dish is just spicy enough to leave your mouth warm, … Continue reading →

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Meatball Sub on a Stick

Posted on May 5, 2015 by sparecake

This is easily the cutest thing I’ve eaten in a while, and it’s delicious as well! If you trust your kids not to put raw meat in their mouth or stab themselves with wooden skewers, it could even possibly be … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Posted on April 29, 2015 by sparecake

While theoretically this is a useful recipe for gluten free folk, it’s also just an easy change for a slightly different pizza that works some extra vegetables into your diet. You can actually use this recipe to make either pizza, … Continue reading →

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Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake

Posted on April 27, 2015 by sparecake

Last weekend I got a friend in Denver to have a cake party. I didn’t actually take any pictures of any of the cakes other people brought, but it was a successful night. The cake I made is actually the … Continue reading →

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(Chunky Monkey) Monkey Bread

Posted on April 22, 2015 by sparecake

For my first yeast baked good at altitude, I went for something without long rising times that could go too far, and I had great results. In fact, this is quick enough to get in the oven that I baked … Continue reading →

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Soft Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on April 20, 2015 by sparecake

In a bid to use up the chocolate peanut butter spread from the baked french toast in any way other than via a spoon, I made some cookies recently! They’re nice and soft, not hard and dry as so many … Continue reading →

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Crock Pot Chicken Chow Mein

Posted on April 15, 2015 by sparecake

Very frequently crock pot meals are (delicious) brown smooshy foods when served. This recipe manages to have some brightly colored vegetables and a mix of textures, plus being delicious, which is a nice change! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 … Continue reading →

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